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Ldl Levels After Heart Attack
Risk Factors
Unhealthy cholesterol levels (low HDL, high LDL, and high triglycerides) increase the risk for heart disease and heart attack. Some risk factors for cholesterol can be controlled (diet, exercise, weight) while others cannot (age, gender, and family history).
Age and Gender
From puberty on, men tend to have lower HDL (good cholesterol) levels than women. One reason is that the female sex hormone estrogen is associated with higher HDL levels. Because of this, premenopausal women...
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Heart attack
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
A heart attack is when blood vessels that supply blood to the heart are blocked, preventing enough oxygen from getting to the heart. The heart muscle... Read more »
Emergency Steps for Heart Attack
If you think may be experiencing the symptoms of a heart attack, do not wait to see if they go away. If you experience discomfort or pain in the... Read more »
Prevent Heart Attack, Follow these Guidelines
In 2002 the American Heart Association revised its guidelines for preventing heart disease. They include the following: Improve Cholesterol. People... Read more »
Heart Attack and Acute Coronary Syndrome: Surgery
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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8 Ways to Lower Your Risk of a Heart Attack
Stop smoking If you smoke, your risk of developing heart disease is 2-4 times higher than a nonsmoker. You've doubled your risk of having a heart attack if you smoke a pack of cigarettes per day. This applies to you if you smoke cigars or pipes...
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